Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their Sermons

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Cleophus James LaRue
Westminster John Knox Press, 2002 M01 1 - 191 pages
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In this book, scholar and preacher Cleophus J. LaRue brings together the voices of twelve of America's most influential African-American preachers. Each of these renowned preachers describes his or her method of sermon preparation and includes a sample sermon for illustration. An excellent how-to manual for pastors and students,Power in the Pulpitis both sage wisdom on the art of preaching and an inspiring look at some of the most prominent figures in the black church.

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This book is excellent book if you are looking to stretch your mind as a preacher or minister. it will help you in preparation and in your study habbits. Read full review

User Review  - Nick - Christianbook.com

This is an excellent book detailing the preparatory practices of some of the most effective preachers in preparing their sermons. I saw a lot of myself in them but also picked up some things along the way that I believe will make me more effective. A great read. Read full review

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Introduction
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About the author (2002)

Cleophus J. LaRue is Francis Landey Patton Associate Professor of Homiletics at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He is the author of The Heart of Black Preaching and the editor of Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their Sermons, both available from WJK.

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TitlePower in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their Sermons
EditorCleophus James LaRue
Editionillustrated
PublisherWestminster John Knox Press, 2002
ISBN0664224814, 9780664224813
Length191 pages
  
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